Makoto Sorimachi is the leader of the Water Tribe. His past as a war photographer made him grow cautious & mistrusting of others & initially he doesn't trust anyone but his tribe members. He makes his debut as a Sazer when Leviathan becomes endangered due to Radia's presence & motives & promptly saves Tarious from impending death. He refused to work in the big team for a while longer, & his generally high dedication to what he thinks is right is often, but not always, a blessing to the other Sazers.